Qing Ming, a traditionally Chinese Buddhist holy day commemorates the dead by making offerings to those that have passed, are passing and will pass with tea and food (rice). There are also sweets left as well as peanuts (far left, back). This is also the day people will go to a cemetery and clean the tomb or tombstone of the departed. This is also practiced throughout Asia and in the West for Buddhist practitioners. While not strictly a 'Buddhist' practice in general, it is adopted as a very good mindfulness exercise of remembrance, compassion and respect. May all beings be happy, may they be free from worry, may they be free from affliction and violence, may they live happily. (Source)
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